Springing

A blossoming tree near a square signals that spring is on course.

Seafood stall

Oysters, prawns, scallops, and hot spiced wine share a Montmartre food stand.

Update: thanks to chef Yves Camdeborde for "getting" my tongue-in-cheek take on 3/2 post Bistronomy a now over-used term - bistro + gastronomy - that came about thanks to him. See 10/2017 Flying pig

 

Calderesque

Plenty of time left to catch the Calder-Picasso exhibition.

Ends August 25, 2019

Musée National Picasso-Paris

Hôtel Salé

5 rue de Thorigny 75003 

Bistronomy

Bistro + economy:
The rapport qualité-prix at this popular relative newcomer near the butte (see post A bouillon in Pigalle) is one of the best in the city.

Above: leeks vinaigrette with crushed hazelnuts entrée; bistro staple Boeuf Bourguignon on bed of coquillettes; thinly-sliced rare roast beef frites maison for lunch


Below: packed every night

Bouillon Pigalle
22 Boulevard de Clichy 75018

- No reservations -
Service continu from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.  every day 

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

Warmer temperatures and sunshine on a main square.

Last ones

These croissants and pains au chocolat were gone by 9 a.m.

Faux spring

Unseasonably warm weather is bringing out shorts and terrace tables.